The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the eradication of the northern giant hornet, also known as "murder hornet," after three years with no detections. This achievement follows a comprehensive five-year effort involving local communities and government agencies. The hornets posed serious threats to honey bees and agriculture, capable of destroying a bee colony rapidly. Continuous monitoring will persist to prevent potential re-emergence, especially following a recent unconfirmed sighting. Despite eradication success, officials caution that other invasive hornet species could pose future threats.